In a perfect world, we would all have enough time each day to prepare homemade healthy meals, in addition to sitting down to eat them mindfully. But given how busy most people are today, it’s not surprising that meal replacement shakes, bars and snacks have exponentially grown in popularity over the past several decades. Time…
Citric acid: It's one of the most common food additives found in our food supply today, yet for many of us it remains a mysterious ingredient. In some countries, citric acid has been used as an additive in foods, cosmetics and many other products for more than 100 years, mostly as a preservative and flavor…
You might eat a healthy diet. You may try to take the right supplements and drink pure, hydrating beverages. But all that might not matter if your digestive tract cannot actually absorb the nutrients you’re eating and drinking. Here’s what you need to know about malabsorption syndrome and natural ways to get your digestive tract…
If you're a frequenter of food blogs, there's a good chance you've probably already spotted this savory soy substitute in a few of your favorite gluten-free recipes. Tamari, a liquid condiment popular for its smooth flavor and versatility, may have only just begun making the rounds recently, but it's actually been around for over a…
Pita chips rank right up there with popcorn, potato chips, cookies and crackers as one of the most beloved snacks around the world. Not only do they deliver a satisfying crunch, but they're also available in a wide variety of flavors and pair perfectly with dips like hummus and spinach artichoke. In addition to being…
Mental illnesses range in severity from mildly inconvenient to completely debilitating. Unfortunately, no matter the level, there are few ways to effectively treat many psychiatric disorders, especially schizophrenia — the disease that’s been a common topic for filmmakers and authors as the pinnacle of crippling insanity. However, research has begun slowly leaning toward a possible…
I remember it like it was yesterday — I was 16 years old and my mother was taking me to the gynecologist because of my heavy, irregular periods and face full of hormonal acne. After she examined me and asked a few questions, I was given a prescription for birth control pills without a second…
If you've read many of the articles on this site, something you're probably already aware of is that I believe in focusing on your spiritual health and the power of prayer. Have you ever heard someone say that "prayer can heal you?" You may think that this is just hype, exaggerated hope or a bit of…
Locust bean gum is a natural food additive that comes from the carob seeds of the carob tree. Similar to guar gum and gellan gum, locust bean gum is added to a variety of food products, including yogurt, cream cheese and ice cream. In food, it's used primarily as a thickening and stabilizing agent. Locust bean gum…
Considered to be the most common types of illness caused by staph bacteria, cellulitis is a painful, sometimes blistering skin infection that affects hundreds of thousands of adults every year in the United States, leading many to search for cellulitis treatment that actually works. (1) While cellulitis symptoms can usually be managed well with cellulitis…
